Amazon is the undisputed giant of eCommerce. When U.S. consumers initiate a product search online, 53% start on Amazon. That’s more than twice the number of product searches that start on Google (23%). However, selling on Amazon can be a […]
Free shipping is an effective but sometimes costly sales tool. Is it possible for companies to offer free shipping and still make money? The short answer is “yes,” but getting there can be difficult. So, it’s important to revisit why […]
Growth is one of the most pressing eCommerce problems. How do you grow your business with the resources you already have? Not everyone has access to or desire for extra funding. Growing in sales while not investing more is a […]
In today’s world, customers need to reach your online store by more than one of the devices lying around the house. The challenge is that people have more options and can use any of them to shop at any time. […]
Having loyal customers is a dream come true for many. Brand advocates could mean a significant increase in repeat purchases, as well as your businesses’ profits. Also, increasing your customer base means achieving long-term financial stability for your eCommerce store. […]
If you want to maximize your eCommerce sales and profit, it’s time to implement cross merchandising displays and strategies. It’s a proven way to show customers more products and encourage more spending without getting in the way of the shopping […]
The types of items you can order online seem limitless. While most eCommerce packages still weigh in at a pound or less, the upper limit for bigger items keeps expanding. It’s now commonplace for consumers to shop for mattresses, large […]
Online shoppers have come to expect the instant gratification of next-day delivery. Consumers’ willingness to wait to receive their orders has dwindled significantly in the past half-decade. If your eCommerce fulfillment process takes too long, you’ll lose sales. One of […]
One of the biggest disadvantages eCommerce companies have is that customers can’t touch, taste, hear, see, or smell the product. With traditional retail stores, consumers get to try it before they buy. Not so with an online store. Many consumers won’t […]
Customers are making ever more eco-friendly demands of the products they buy, and that’ll likely have a direct impact on your eCommerce business. How long has it been since you’ve reviewed your store, website, and practices like fulfillment to see […]
Dimensional weight, or DIM weight, is a “weight” for shipping purposes based on the dimensions of the box rather than the actual weight on a scale. Every eCommerce company needs to understand dimensional weight to keep eCommerce shipping costs as […]
Our friends at TaxJar put together a useful guide to help eCommerce business owners navigate online sales tax a few years ago. We’ve updated the guide to reflect changes in online sales tax laws since we first posted it, and […]
